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University announces sale of multiple UCity buildings
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: SATINA SACKIE ’27/THE HAWK
New covid-19 vaccine guidelines cause confusion, delay access
September 17, 2025
Steve Donahue was appointed the 16th head coach of St. Joe’s men’s basketball program Sept. 10 following Billy Lange’s departure. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS
Steve Donahue appointed head coach of St. Joe’s men’s basketball program
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
WYSK: Shadow docket
September 17, 2025
Construction crews work on the Kelly Academic Plaza outside Cardinal Foley Center, Sept. 13. PHOTOS: DEE ALABEDE ’26/THE HAWK
Q&A: Kelly Academic Plaza
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
Another year, another deferred budget
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
Environmental justice: A civil rights issue
September 17, 2025
How can we rest assured?
September 17, 2025
Editorial: Community is essential in times of turmoil
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
The power of creatine
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARMEN KNOPF ’27/THE HAWK
Currently in Pop Culture: Sabrina Carpenter’s VMA performance
September 17, 2025
Crossword: Writers and works
Crossword: Writers and works
September 17, 2025
Carter Karpinski ’25, M.S. ’27, stands strong after quitting vaping. PHOTO: MAX FISHER ’25, M.S. ’27/THE HAWK
One more hit: Seven days without a vape
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: MOLLY DETTLNGER ’27/THE HAWK
A student’s guide to off-campus living
September 17, 2025
Rebecca Romito ’26 with the AI therapy model she experimented with. PHOTO: PRESTON THOMAS ’28/THE HAWK
AI therapy promises help, but is it the real deal?
September 17, 2025
Dalton Walsh ’24 cheers at the Eagles-Browns preseason game, Aug. 16. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
University’s first male dancer becomes Eagles cheerleader
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Scores: Sept. 11-14
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
RedZone sacked with ads this football season
September 17, 2025
Jayda Shehadi ’26 scored both goals in the Hawks 2-1 win over Temple, Sept. 4. PHOTO: COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS
Student-athlete bounces back from two ACL tears
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Athletic Schedule: Sept. 19-23
September 17, 2025
One of the first exhibits at the Durban Holocaust and Genocide Centre explains the origin of the word "genocide." PHOTO: MAXIMILLIAN MURPHY
South African Holocaust and genocide centers aim to promote awareness, reflection
August 9, 2025
Ziyaad Ally sits next to a homemade figurine of Reigus, a character in his fantasy novel, “Myth Shadow: The Glowing Gate,” that he constructed with his daughter. In the book, Reigus serves as an introductory challenge to the main character, Cassandra. PHOTO: MAXIMILIAN MURPHY/THE HAWK
Q&A with Ziyaad Ally
July 12, 2025
Eve Fairbanks, an American author and journalist who now lives in Johannesburg, discusses her 2022 book, “The Inheritors: An Intimate Portrait of South Africa’s Racial Reckoning" July 6 at De Baba Eatery in the Melville neighborhood of Johannesburg. PHOTO: FINNEGAN CROWLEY/THE HAWK
Q&A with Eve Fairbanks
July 10, 2025
Melusi Mashawana, co-owner of the skate brand Hidden Junk and a cashier at Durban Skate Park, performs a skate trick called grinding. Photo: FINNEGAN CROWLEY/THE HAWK
Veteran skater pushes forward new generation of skateboarders
July 5, 2025
Malik Cassim, using what his wife Sadia Cassim calls the “gift in his hands,” presses on a patient’s back to show his assistants where cups should be placed. Cassim lost his ability to speak following a stroke in 2022. PHOTO: CARLINA HERSHOCK/THE HAWK
‘Still serving his purpose’
July 4, 2025
Mia Messina ’25 poses with her media credentials from the past four years. PHOTOS: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
A season recap
April 30, 2025
Sports media platforms for women ‘create a community and a sense of belonging’
April 16, 2025
‘There were glass ceilings everywhere’
April 9, 2025
‘We’re made from our history’
March 26, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Game changers
March 19, 2025
Mia Messina ’25 poses with her media credentials from the past four years. PHOTOS: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
A season recap
April 30, 2025
Sports media platforms for women ‘create a community and a sense of belonging’
April 16, 2025
‘There were glass ceilings everywhere’
April 9, 2025
‘We’re made from our history’
March 26, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Game changers
March 19, 2025
Louie Collins ’25 is living in gender-inclusive housing for a third year in a row at St. Joe’s. PHOTO: ALLIE MILLER ’24/THE HAWK
Gender-inclusive housing affirms ‘wholeness of each person’s identity’
May 1, 2024
graphic of an LGBTQIA+ pride flag with text reading "Beyond the Binary"
‘Where can I be the most safe?’
April 24, 2024
graphic of an LGBTQIA+ pride flag with text reading "Beyond the Binary"
Inclusion doesn’t ‘stop at the bathroom’
April 17, 2024
graphic of an LGBTQIA+ pride flag with text reading "Beyond the Binary"
‘Pioneers of fashion’
April 10, 2024
graphic of an LGBTQIA+ pride flag with text reading "Beyond the Binary"
‘St. Joe’s saved my life’: Supportive community sparks alum’s writing career
February 14, 2024
Sydney Taylor ’26, Katy Viveiros ’26, James Miller ’26 and Alex Wojciak ’26 ask questions about the Apartments at Penn at the housing fair. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
Students scramble to secure off-campus housing for 2024-25
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES ’24 / THE HAWK
How to make the most out of your college home: A satire on off-campus housing
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: MINDY CHOI ’25/THE HAWK
What to look for in off-campus housing
October 25, 2023
Off-Campus Housing Maps
Off-Campus Housing Maps
October 25, 2023
Editorial Oct. 25
October 25, 2023
WYSK: Juneteenth
WYSK: Juneteenth
June 19, 2021
A clip from the media program’s “I Have a Dream” video. PHOTOS COURTESY OF TONY ROCCO
Photography Without Borders: Through the lenses of Philadelphia youth
March 23, 2021
Violence against the Asian American community
Violence against the Asian American community
February 23, 2021
No celebration without representation
No celebration without representation
February 16, 2021
Following through on our promises
Following through on our promises
February 16, 2021
St. Joe’s offers ally training
April 26, 2018
Spiritual practice helps those in recovery
Spiritual practice helps those in recovery
April 26, 2018
Philadelphian raises awareness of epidemic
Philadelphian raises awareness of epidemic
April 26, 2018
Learning to save lives
Learning to save lives
April 26, 2018
10th annual Recovery Speak Out
April 26, 2018
Vincent Kornacki ’25 at the Live! Casino in Philadelphia. PHOTO: VINCENT KORNACKI ’25/THE HAWK
Ending the big blind
April 30, 2025
Mia Messina ’25 high fives herself in the mirror as part of the Mel Robbins morning routine. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK.
Viral TikTok routine (not quite) a bust
June 10, 2025
Eddie Dolan ’25 let his Magic 8 Ball, whom he named "Meb," make his decisions for the day. PHOTO: THE HAWK
Should you read this story about making decisions?
June 3, 2025
Julia Kingsbury ’25 posts a note of encouragement to herself as she tries to avoid constantly evaluating her appearance. PHOTO: JULIA KINGSBURY ’25
Mirror, mirror, on the wall
May 30, 2025
Maximus Fisher ’25 explored the life of a stoic in the final weeks before his graduation from St. Joe's. PHOTO: LANDON ONA ’25/THE HAWK
Living the life of a stoic
May 27, 2025
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All content by Luke Sanelli ’26
Luke Sanelli ’26 shows off his Bob Ross-instructed painting “Blue Winter” from an episode of “The Joys of Painting.” PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK

Discovering ‘The Joy of Painting’

Luke Sanelli ’26, Digital Content Editor
September 10, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK AND BELLA PRIVITERA ’26/THE HAWK

Public transportation changes leave community members distressed

Luke Sanelli ’26, Digital Content Editor
September 10, 2025

2025 University Student Senate Elections

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
April 16, 2025
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Center City Philadelphia for the “Hands Off!” protest against the actions of President Donald Trump, his administration and Elon Musk. The protest, one of over 1,000 held across the country, began at City Hall before participants marched down Market Street, ending at Independence Mall. PHOTOS: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

Protesters gather in Philly as part of nationwide movement (Photos)

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
April 9, 2025
Fulbright fellow Madde Guerke '21 at La Malinche in Mexico, where she served as a English teaching assistant for the 2022-2023 academic year. PHOTO COURTESY OF MADDE GUERKE '21

Future of federally funded study abroad remains uncertain amid freezes

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
March 26, 2025
GRAPHIC: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s remembers Burt Douglas

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
March 26, 2025
Jeff Wasch, Ed.D. ’28, coordinator for the St. Joe’s-Gompers partnership, on the playground at Samuel Gompers School. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

Meet Jeff Wasch: St. Joe’s Gompers partnership coordinator

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
March 26, 2025
Students play a volleyball game in the Athletic/Recreation Center, Feb. 7. PHOTO: BEN VANELLI ’25/THE HAWK

UCity students react to continued building closures

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
February 26, 2025
Nick Sirianni and Kenneth Gainwell celebrate on the Eagles 2025 Super Bowl parade bus. PHOTO: DELANEY SHUR ’27/THE HAWK

City of Champions

Delaney Shur ’27, Luke Sanelli ’26, and Mia Messina ’25
February 19, 2025
ILLUSTRATION: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

Controversial gym movement grows in popularity

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
February 12, 2025
Anthony Abraham Jack, Ph.D., gives a talk to students in the Cardinal Foley Center, Feb. 6. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

Author discusses racial and economic inequalities on college campuses

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
February 12, 2025
A reporter’s illustrated reflection on the inauguration

A reporter’s illustrated reflection on the inauguration

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
January 29, 2025

The last ‘poo-sade’

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
January 29, 2025
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial with three wreaths displayed at its base, in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19. PHOTO: HANNAH PAJTIS ’26/THE HAWK

Memorial visitors honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy over inauguration weekend

Luke Sanelli ’26
January 20, 2025
PHOTO COURTESY OF JORDAN GOUGE ’25

The Hawk Rap, Campus Celebrity Edition: Jordan Gouge

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Hawk Hill reacts to the 2024 presidential election

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
November 8, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Get to know the candidates on the Pennsylvania ballot

Luke Sanelli ’26 and Ally Engelbert ’25
October 30, 2024
COMPILED BY: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK, GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA

What did you aim to accomplish in your Day of Dialogue session?

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
October 23, 2024

Class of 2028 Senators

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
October 9, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Israel-Palestine panel discusses American role in conflict

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
October 9, 2024
Blueprints for England Library’s first and second floor mechanics. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Archives Unboxed: England Library blueprints

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
September 25, 2024

What you should know: Haitians in America

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
September 18, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

FAFSA delays stress incoming students

Luke Sanelli, Copy Editor
May 1, 2024
COMPILED BY LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK - GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK - PHOTOS: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

2024 University Student Senate Election Results

Luke Sanelli, Cara Halligan, and Madeline Williams
May 1, 2024

2024 University Student Senate Elections

Luke Sanelli
April 24, 2024
A car crashed on the stairs of Lannon Hall's front entrance April 16 at 6:45 p.m. PHOTO: MAX KELLY ’24/THE HAWK

Car crashes on stairs of Lannon Hall’s front entrance

Max Kelly and Luke Sanelli
April 18, 2024
portrait of Programs director Melanie Beddis and harm reduction specialist Jose Castillo posing at Savage Sisters Recovery’s Kensington Avenue storefront

Kensington nonprofit to cease storefront operations

Luke Sanelli
April 10, 2024
GRAPHIC: ALLY ENGELBERT ’25

Q&A with Melissa Snyder

Luke Sanelli
March 20, 2024
GRAPHICS: HANNAH MADEYA ’24/THE HAWK

Black History Month TV show and film recommendations

Luke Sanelli
February 21, 2024
GRAPHICS: HANNAH MADEYA ’24/THE HAWK

Black History Month book recommendations

Luke Sanelli
February 14, 2024
Alyssa Jacobs ’28, president of PCP at Hawk Hill, poses outside of Wilson Dining Hall, Feb. 12. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Q & A with Alyssa Jacobs ’28

Luke Sanelli
February 14, 2024
Hawks Pride builds community for LGBTQIA+ athletes

Hawks Pride builds community for LGBTQIA+ athletes

Luke Sanelli
November 1, 2023
Students play Spoons at Black Student Union's game night. PHOTO COURTESY OF SELYNNE OCHIENG ’26

Black Student Union hosts game night

Luke Sanelli
October 25, 2023
Taliyah Drummond-Cofer ’26 fills her plate at the Sept. 30 BSU barbecue. PHOTO: BEN VANELLI ’25/THE HAWK

Black Student Union holdscommunity-building barbecue

Luke Sanelli
October 4, 2023
Vice President Tahlia Fedee ’26 completes a transaction during the Sept. 22 bake sale. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Student organization hosts bake sale fundraiser

Luke Sanelli
September 27, 2023
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